Archive - The Honest Founder

Built to last, not to sell.

We celebrate only one type today.

Sep 1 • Xaver Lehmann

August 2026

One of those shitty days.

Why some days simply need to end.

Aug 25 • Xaver Lehmann

Slowing down time.

What trash TV taught me about time.

Aug 18 • Xaver Lehmann

When your body knows before you do.

One question made everything clear.

Aug 11 • Xaver Lehmann

When "good enough" isn't enough.

The housing market in Munich and in many other cities is insane.

Aug 4 • Xaver Lehmann

July 2026

Every "someday" costs you today.

In 2021, I was about to sell my first startup.

Jul 28 • Xaver Lehmann

Why 82% is worse than 80%.

A few months ago, I completely redesigned my website.

Jul 21 • Xaver Lehmann

This week felt all too familiar.

This newsletter is sponsored by Qonto.

Jul 14 • Xaver Lehmann

What if it’s enough?

One of my clients hit two million in ARR last week.

Jul 7 • Xaver Lehmann

June 2026

I left this opportunity unanswered for weeks.

A while ago, someone emailed me and invited me to speak at one of the biggest SaaS events in Europe.

Jun 30 • Xaver Lehmann

(Mini) Freedom.

What it actually means to be free.

Jun 23 • Xaver Lehmann

I am currently in Cape Town with my partner Lea, overseeing the renovation of our house.

Jun 16 • Xaver Lehmann

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